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+# Statamic MagicLink - Login without a password
+
+A Statamic V3 addon to provide the option to login into the Control Panel without using a password. Instead use a magic link
+which is sent by email.
+
+# Installation
+
+Run the following the pull in the package with composer
+
+## Step 1
+
+````bash
+composer require codedge/statamic-magiclink
+````
+
+## Step 2
+
+Login into your Statamic CP, see "MagicLink" in the side menu and enable it.
+
+## Step 3
+
+On the CP login page you can now see a link "Send Magic Link". 
+
+:warning: Make sure your email settings are configured and email sending works. 
+
+# License 
+
+Before going into production with *Statamic MagicLink*, you need to buy a licence at the [Statamic Marketplace](https://statamic.com/addons?statamic=3). 
+*Statamic MagicLink* is not free software!